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Chapter 2. Using the Tablet

Connecting devices

XC6 User’s Handbook

Connecting a device to the serial port (standard)

If your tablet includes the standard serial port, you can connect a
terminal or other device that uses the RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485
data transfer standard.

Connecting an XPL expansion module

9-pin serial port

XPL expansion port

Tablet with optional GPS II

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Page 3: ...Started 19 Front view 19 Back view 21 Left side view 22 Right side view 23 Bottom view 24 Top view 25 LED indicators 26 Quick start guide 28 Application Windows and hot keys 28 2 Using the Tablet 31 T...

Page 4: ...ng USB compatible devices 47 Connecting an external microphone headphone or speakers 48 Adjusting microphone volume 48 Adjusting headphone or speaker volume 48 Connecting a monitor or projection panel...

Page 5: ...rogramming hot keys 63 Programming hot keys to start applications open documents or go to a website 63 Programming hot keys to perform predefined functions 68 Programming hot keys to perform other key...

Page 6: ...lossary 83 D Hardware Specifications 89 E Agency Notices 95 F Environmental Policy and Recycling Program 103 Environmental policy 103 Compliance 103 Risk reduction prevention and resource management 1...

Page 7: ...1 and Windows 7 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation MicroSD is a registered trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Intel and Core are registered trademarks of Int...

Page 8: ...cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressl...

Page 9: ...medical devices such as pacemakers Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device if you have any questions Radio signals from your tablet will not affect the operation of most modern e...

Page 10: ...INACCEPTABLE POUR LES EMPLACEMENTS DE CLASSE I DIVISION 2 WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON HAZARDOUS AVERTISSEMENT...

Page 11: ...s book An improper adjustment of other controls can result in damage and may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the tablet or dock to normal operation CAUTION Avoid prolonged...

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Page 13: ...d by today s mobile workers Based on years of experience in rugged mobile applications the XC6 is designed to withstand the abuses of everyday wear and tear Advanced technology innovative design and a...

Page 14: ...s otherwise noted All XC6 tablets have been engineered and tested to meet Military Standards for Environmental Extremes MIL STD 810G Your tablet includes the following features that make it exceptiona...

Page 15: ...ached to tablet Stylus pen tether attached to tablet XC6 tablet PC Warranty information kit Operating System Recovery Guide Optional accessories Your package also includes any optional accessories you...

Page 16: ...configured to use 2 SSDs Power options AC adapter with U S cord Extended life battery pack 80 75 watt hours Auto adapter cigarette lighter adapter Additional accessories Top mounted Fast Lock GPS II...

Page 17: ...d support If you purchased your tablet directly from Xplore use any of the following methods to contact Xplore for service and support Before you contact Xplore have the following information ready so...

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Page 19: ...ndicator Fingerprint scanner Digital camera Reset switch Enables you to turn off the computer when using the Power On Off Backlight On Off Resume key is not effective See page 33 Built in microphone E...

Page 20: ...or Detects ambient light conditions SSD indicator Indicates hard drive activity See page 26 Digital camera 1 megapixel auto focus camera for taking color or black and white images or videos Fingerprin...

Page 21: ...ssible by authorized service personnel only Digital camera 5 megapixel auto focus camera for taking color or black and white images or videos SSD carrier User accessible drive carrier for SSD storage...

Page 22: ...more than 4 seconds to force power off Momentarily press to toggle the backlight on or off Heat exchange Helps prevent the computer from overheating by forcing heat away from the computer Do not block...

Page 23: ...Universal Serial Bus devices compliant with USB Standard Revision 3 0 Note The optional Office and Vehicle Docks include additional USB ports See Optional accessories on page 15 Headphone speaker mini...

Page 24: ...e optional Xplore Tablet Dock Guide pin receptacles Docking connector Enables you to connect the optional xStand Desktop Docking Station or xDock Vehicle Docking Stations Guide pin receptacles Help as...

Page 25: ...User s Handbook 25 Top view XPL expansion port Bumpers XPL expansion port A port that permits connection of special devices made expressly for the XC6 Bumpers Fabricated from rugged material Raised to...

Page 26: ...Action required if any geen blinking slowly plugged in charging On Off or Hibernating fully charged Sleep mode green cyan blinking slowly plugged in charging green breathing not plugged in discharging...

Page 27: ...the tablet into an AC DC power source or install a charged battery installed Off Battery is critically low Plug the tablet into an AC DC power source or install a charged battery or The tablet has enc...

Page 28: ...ck start guide This section is a quick guide to using the main features of your tablet See Chapter 2 for detailed information Application Windows and hot keys Secure Attention Sequence key Windows Sta...

Page 29: ...3 and Table 4 However you can program them to perform different functions see Programming hot keys on page 63 Table 2 Main keys Press this key To perform this function Log on after resuming operation...

Page 30: ...nge video ouput Rotate screen Take video Toggle GPS Put computer in Sleep mode Table 4 Key functions Windows 8 1 Press these keys To perform this function Open Charm bar Transition between open apps C...

Page 31: ...ning on the computer 1 Make sure the computer is off 2 Make sure the battery is charged or that the computer is plugged in to an external power source 3 Press the Power On Off Backlight On Off Sleep R...

Page 32: ...Sleep mode 2 Make sure the battery is charged or that the computer is plugged in to an external power source 3 Save your work and close all programs 4 From the Windows Start menu click Turn Off Compu...

Page 33: ...n it off by using the method described in Turning off the computer press the Reset switch Use the stylus or a similar instrument to press the switch Note If the computer does not reset after you press...

Page 34: ...e battery s power does run out If you do not plan to use the computer for an extended period of time turn the computer off or put it in Hibernation mode instead of Sleep mode Hibernation mode Active d...

Page 35: ...desk or system administrator to learn your log off time limit Suspending operation Use one of the following methods to suspend operation Method 1 Press the P3 key Method 2 1 Press the Windows Start bu...

Page 36: ...Chapter 2 Using the Tablet Suspending and resuming operation 36 XC6 User s Handbook When operation is suspended the Status LED displays a breathing green light Status LED Windows Start button...

Page 37: ...he computer is in Sleep mode press the Power On Off Backlight On Off Suspend Resume button Note Press the button only once Approximately 20 seconds later the computer resumes normal operation When the...

Page 38: ...r mode Use only the special multifunction pen provided with the computer For more information see Programming hot keys to perform predefined functions on page 68 WARNING Do not use items such as a bal...

Page 39: ...ntrol Panel window select Hardware and Sound Set up your Pen and Tablet 4 Drag the slider to a faster or slower speed To perform this function Do this Select an object left button click Tap the pen ti...

Page 40: ...the pen 40 XC6 User s Handbook Positioning the pen and pen tether The pen tether helps prevent the loss of your pen The following illustrations show how to position the pen and pen tether Tether ancho...

Page 41: ...Chapter 2 Using the Tablet Using the pen XC6 User s Handbook 41 Tether anchored on the side pen tether pen...

Page 42: ...ername password and fingerprint After fingerprint enrollment you will be able to Use your fingerprint as part of computer login security Register Web pages and Windows applications to use your fingerp...

Page 43: ...the screen orientation To rotate the screen orientation from portrait vertical to landscape horizontal mode or from landscape to portrait mode If your tablet is using Windows 7 Press the Windows Start...

Page 44: ...1 1 Click Start 2 Open the Control Panel 3 In the Hardware and Sound area select Adjust commonly used mobility settings Use the Brightness slider to adjust the brightness Method 2 1 In the Windows tas...

Page 45: ...s in which you are working To enable automatic backlight control see page 82 Optimizing screen settings for outdoor use 1 Click Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Personalization Chang...

Page 46: ...e tablet 46 XC6 User s Handbook Docking the tablet If you have the optional xStand office dock or xDock vehicle dock connect it to the tablet at the docking port See the iX104 Docking Stations Handboo...

Page 47: ...ing with your computer the device may need to be enabled in the computer s configuration program Contact your local help desk or Xplore reseller Connecting to a local area network Connect a local area...

Page 48: ...ect the Recording tab 4 Select Microphone then select Properties 5 Select the Levels tab 6 Adjust the microphone volume or boost 7 Click OK Adjusting headphone or speaker volume 1 Click the audio icon...

Page 49: ...rojection panel If your tablet includes the optional monitor projection panel connector you can change the video output as follows To change the video output to the monitor or projection panel Press t...

Page 50: ...ice to the serial port standard If your tablet includes the standard serial port you can connect a terminal or other device that uses the RS 232 RS 422 or RS 485 data transfer standard Connecting an X...

Page 51: ...the computer 1 Connect a power source such as an AC adapter or cigarette lighter adapter to the power connector on the computer If the battery charge is below 95 the battery begins charging and the St...

Page 52: ...ptional external charger to charge it Removing the battery 1 To swap with a charged battery Use one of the methods described in Suspending operation on page 35 to suspend operation If a charged batter...

Page 53: ...the stylus or a pen to depress the battery lock button The battery release latch returns to its original position 3 Pull the battery away from the computer and remove it Note After removing the batter...

Page 54: ...seated 3 Slide the battery release latch to its original position The lock button pops back into the locked position securing the battery in place Discarding batteries Dispose of batteries in accorda...

Page 55: ...playing power options On the Windows taskbar click the battery icon then select More power options The Power Options window opens Checking battery power status On the Windows taskbar click the battery...

Page 56: ...kbar click the battery icon The following window opens 2 Select one of the following power plans select More power options in necessary Balanced Balance between computer performance and battery life P...

Page 57: ...User s Handbook 57 Selecting power options 1 On the Windows taskbar right click the battery icon 2 Select Power Options The following window opens 3 Under the selected power plan press Change plan se...

Page 58: ...Sleep Resume button options To change what happens when you press the button 1 On the Windows taskbar right click the battery icon 2 Select Power Options The following window opens 3 Press Choose wha...

Page 59: ...nd operation if you know that you will not be using the system for a while See page 35 If you do not plan to use the computer for an extended period of time turn it off Adjust power options to automat...

Page 60: ...e Xplore Technologies warranty Xplore recommends that you use an approved Xplore Technologies service center for this procedure 1 Turn off the computer 2 Remove all power from the unit including batte...

Page 61: ...r s Handbook 61 Re installing the drive carrier 1 Insert the drive with smooth edge into the bay at a slight angle 2 Press down until the carrier clicks into place while pinching the two center pins 3...

Page 62: ...ecommends that you use an approved Xplore Technologies service center for this procedure 1 Turn off the computer 2 Remove all power from the unit including batteries and other power sources such as po...

Page 63: ...tain functions by default see Application Windows and hot keys on page 28 However you can program them to perform different functions as described in this section Programming hot keys to start applica...

Page 64: ...Using the Tablet Programming hot keys 64 XC6 User s Handbook The Panel Control Center window opens 3 Click the Change button next to the key or key combination you want to program The following optio...

Page 65: ...Chapter 2 Using the Tablet Programming hot keys XC6 User s Handbook 65 4 Click Launch an Application Document or Web site The following options appear...

Page 66: ...cation you want the hot key or Function mode hot key combination to start for example word exe notepad exe excel exe c Click Change 6 To open a document a In the Click Open a Document b Press Browse t...

Page 67: ...e hot key or Function mode hot key combination to open For example 911training dir demo ppt c Click Change 8 To open a Web page a Click Open a Web page b Press Browse to find the URL of the Web page y...

Page 68: ...rform predefined functions 1 In the Status area of the Windows taskbar click the XC6 Configuration icon The Launch Button QuickShow dialog box opens 2 Click the Configure button The Panel Control Cent...

Page 69: ...hot keys XC6 User s Handbook 69 The following options appear 4 Click Start a predefined function 5 In the Function selection drop down list select an option 6 Program more hot keys or click Close to...

Page 70: ...erform other key functions 1 In the Status area of the Windows taskbar click the XC6 Configuration icon The Launch Button QuickShow dialog box opens 2 Click the Configure button The Panel Control Cent...

Page 71: ...Chapter 2 Using the Tablet Programming hot keys XC6 User s Handbook 71 The following options appear 4 Click Press a key or key combination The following options appear...

Page 72: ...the hot key or hot key combination to perform the function of a key combination a Check the Ctrl Alt or Shift box b From the drop down list select the additional key or click the key on the keyboard E...

Page 73: ...power cord immediately if you find any damage Protecting the computer from damage Your computer is designed to sustain a multiple axis drop to a non yielding surface Do not intentionally drop the com...

Page 74: ...The computer monitors its internal temperature As the internal temperature approaches the tolerable limits of heat sensitive components system functions are automatically limited or turned off to pre...

Page 75: ...ring for the display screen To clean the display screen dampen a soft cotton cloth with water and gently wipe the screen surface Note Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the screen Alcohol may damag...

Page 76: ...or Follow the instructions included with your screen protector replacement kit Note If a screen protector is already installed on the display screen remove it before installing the new screen protecto...

Page 77: ...r between where the pen or finger is actually touching the screen and where the computer is registering the pen or finger touch You may need to calibrate the digitizer in the following situations You...

Page 78: ...er 78 XC6 User s Handbook 2 Select Hardware and Sound 3 In the Tablet PC Settings area select Calibrate the screen for pen or touch input then follow the instructions that appear on the screen Hardwar...

Page 79: ...cally low level the computer is forced into Sleep mode to avoid a total system power failure Connect an external power supply such as the AC adapter or install a charged battery See Using the battery...

Page 80: ...or cooler location If the Status light is continually yellow the computer is in Sleep or Hibernate mode Press the Power On Off key to resume Cursor is not tracking the pen Calibrate the pen See Calib...

Page 81: ...l blue light LEDs flicker Table 7 Using BIOS and AOS functions In Shifted Mode Button BIOS Key Function BIOS Key Function F1 F1 continues message Up Arrow Navigate up through Multi Boot options and BI...

Page 82: ...r feature 1 When the computer is booting press the P2 button to access the BIOS Setup Utility 2 Select the Advanced tab 3 Disable the Dock with Auto Power On option Enabling automatic LCD backlight co...

Page 83: ...d frequency that vary in proportion to are an analog of the value to be transmitted Voice communications are analog signals Application A program that performs specific tasks on your computer such as...

Page 84: ...on between a specific peripheral device such as a printer or the pen stylus and the computer Disk drive The physical device that enables the computer to read from and write to a disk Display An image...

Page 85: ...rovide contrast to lighted portions of the display Megabyte MB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes Megahertz MHz a unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second Modem A dev...

Page 86: ...Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset Resume The act of returning the computer to an active operational state Read Only Memory ROM The portion of your compute...

Page 87: ...oice and data transmissions and stores data about the specific user so that the user can be identified and authenticated by the network supplying the phone service A SIM can be moved from one device t...

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Page 89: ...0IU Intel Core i5 4300U Intel Celeron 2980U Cores threads 2 4 2 4 2 2 Clock turbo speed 1 7 3 3 GHz 1 9 2 9 GHz 1 6 GHz L2 cache 4 MB 3 MB 2 MB Graphics Intel HD Graphics 5000 Intel HD Graphics 4400 I...

Page 90: ...1 and AHCI support Display Display 10 4 TFT XGA 1024x768 16M colors 32 bit True color LCD Active digitizer pen Advanced matrix resistive touch panel with ten finger multi touch Dual mode operation of...

Page 91: ...combination jack LAN RJ 45 9 pin serial port standard or 15 pin D SUB VGA connector optional or HDMI connector optional KeyPad User Controls Application buttons with primary and secondary functions Po...

Page 92: ...rs Battery life is dependent on operating system power management and applications in use Suspend life Min 67 days Off state Approximately 90 days Bridge Battery 6 cell Li Ion 45mAh Life with Suspend...

Page 93: ...closure Class Blowing rain 4 hr 40 mph wind and MIL STD 810G Method 506 5 Procedure 1 Ingress protection IEC 60529 ingress tested to an IP67 standard Sand and dust Particle size 149 m 10 7 g m3 partic...

Page 94: ...4 108 EC RTT E Safety TUV Bauart RoHS 2002 95 EC WEEE IEC600950 1 2nd Ed EN60950 1 2nd Ed UL60950 1 2nd Ed ETL Listed ANSIISA 12 12 01 2007 C22 2 No 213 UL1604 Operating system Operating Systems Micro...

Page 95: ...mful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful...

Page 96: ...itive codes where required by the technology The device for the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems the maxi...

Page 97: ...wer the power output Before a tablet PC model is available for sale to the public it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government adopted req...

Page 98: ...e standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health European Union RTT E Directive for SAR The exposure standard for wireless mobi...

Page 99: ...munication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Xplore or any equipment failures may give the telecommunication c...

Page 100: ...re to follow local guidelines Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 7260 country specific compliance statements Hereby Xplore Technologies declares that the Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 7260 complies with the es...

Page 101: ...Appendix E Agency Notices XC6 User s Handbook 101 Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 7260 Regulatory Europe...

Page 102: ...Appendix E Agency Notices 102 XC6 User s Handbook...

Page 103: ...beyond compliance requirements for reducing risk to human health and the environment and we will establish and meet our own HS E quality standards where appropriate We will employ management systems a...

Page 104: ...ear you If your old Xplore product and or batteries have no value or you want to recycle in a socially and environmentally responsible manner go to http www xploretech com then select Customer Support...

Page 105: ...ls Xplore Technologies is recognized for the efficient design and manufacturing of it products In our inaugural Environmental and Sustainability Corporate Report we outline our plans and aspirations t...

Page 106: ...erage our role as an industry leader and actively support international organizations and industry associations working to improve environmental conditions The Xplore Technologies 2012 Environmental a...

Page 107: ...er location 21 D digitizer calibrating 77 using to perform mouse functions 39 double click performing with pen 39 dragging and dropping performing with pen 39 E Environmental and Sustainability Corpor...

Page 108: ...e click speed changing 39 dragging and dropping 39 holder location 21 location 21 performing a double click 39 performing a right click 39 performing left button click 39 positioning in holder 40 repl...

Page 109: ...ng 74 protecting from damage 73 storing 75 transition between open apps 30 troubleshooting 79 turning off the computer 32 turning on the computer 31 U USB port location 23 USB compatible device connec...

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